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Papciak Family History

Papciak Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from dialect papciak ‘pulp mash’ also used to denote a kind of porridge or gruel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Papciak family from?

You can see how Papciak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papciak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Papciak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Papciak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Papciak families in 1920.
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What did your Papciak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papciak. 65% of Papciak men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Papciak women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Papciak were Ice Cream Maker and Packer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    65%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Ice Cream Maker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Coner
    23%
  • Weaver
    23%
  • Packer
    23%

What Papciak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Papciak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papciak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 210 immigration records available for the last name Papciak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 341 military records available for the last name Papciak. For the veterans among your Papciak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papciak lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Papciak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Papciak in 1955 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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